160.Rare Hilt Form Older Moro Kris.
Late 18th to early-mid 19th century Kris.
A very rare and older tulip form hilt probably of Tausug origin ;
Silver trim and blade clamp.
A fighting sword of a high status individual.Overall length: 64.8 cmBlade length: 52.8 cmHandle length: 12 cmScabbard length: no original scabbard

161.
Type: Kalis Seko
Period: Pre-1800Origin: Sulu Archipelago, Philippines
This kris is of an archaic style, from the period when the
Philippines was transitioning from the Indonesian/Malay style of
keris to a more robust, uniquely Moro form. Laminated steel blade
with an “arrow” design chiseled near the hilt. Hilt is carved wood
with a small kakatua pommel and brass fittings.Overall length:
55.7 cm
Blade:43.5 cm
Hilt: 12.2 cm

162.
Maguindanao Matito
Period: Circa 1900Origin: South Cotobato, PhilippinesEthnic Group: Maguindanao
This straight, heavy bladed kris is typical of Mindanao kris from
the late 19th C. This one carries two inscriptions, “Dr. W.A.
Christensen Reina Regente,” and a fainter one, “From Datu Piang
Mindanao.” Dr. Waldemar A. Christiansen was a physician with the
U.S. forces in the Philippines during and after the Spanish-American
War. He was stationed at the former Spanish fort of Regina Regente,
South Cotobato from 1904 to 1906. Datu Piang, the head datu of the
Maguindanao people, was the most powerful Moro leader in the early
20th century and his compound was adjacent to Reina Regente. This
sword likely was presented to Dr. Christiansen by Datu Piang during
the doctor’s time in southern Mindanao.Overall length: 64.5 cmBlade: 54.3 cmHilt: 10.2 cmScabbard: 57.7 cmProvenance: Acquired from the estate of Dr. Christiansen’s
daughter.

164.
Kris
Maguindanao tribe, west coast of Mindanao Island. Kris belonged
to datu. The hilt is wrapped in black lacquerd with gold mounts. The
pommel is composed of mother-of-pearl, ovoid turtle shell, and gold.
The straight has thick silver asang-asang clamps. Near the base on
the blade there is a section of engraved okir design on both sides.
The scabbard is narra wood with 3 bands of white brass.
Scabbard is in the Maguindanao style without a crosspiece.
Date: Late 19th-early 20th Century
Overall: 69 cm
Blade: 57.5 cm
Hilt: 11 cm
Scabbard: 58.5 cm

166.
Tausug Barung
A small example
preferred by some warriors, easily concealed because of its small
size.
Traditional okir carving on sheath, laminated heavy steel blade long
silver ferrule (punto); this is a fighting example as shown by the
simple crest on the handle. Period: late 19th century.Length in scabbard: 55.8cmScabbard length: 43.1cmBlade length: 29.2cmHandle: 19cm

167.
Period: Pre-1900
Type: Shandigan barung
Ethnic group: Tausug or SamalThe swollen edge and leaf-shaped blade identifies this sword as
a shandigan barung. The blade has been etched with a weak acid
solution to reveal the laminated steel pattern and evidence of an
inserted hardened cutting edge. The hilt has a banati wood pommel
and a silver punto or ferrule. The pommel is a large, flamboyant
example of the kaktua style of hilt, called junggayan. The junggayan
hilt is reserved for prominent Moro dignitaries such as datu.
Overall length: 60.4 cm
Blade: 38.4 cm
Hilt: 22.0 cm
Scabbard: None

168.Shandigan Barung
Tausug or Samal tribe. Rare example of what is referred to as
Shandigan barung.
Please note the protrusion of blade's edge. Another excellent
quality of this barung is its laminated blade, which creates
horizontal lines running along its whole length. Hilt is made out of
banati wood, with the punto, or ferrule, made out of silver. Jute
bands are added for maximum gripping. Tagub or scabbard isalso made
out of banati wood, which has the typical okir designs by the throat
and toe.Period: Circalate 1800's to early 1900'soverall length : 57.2 cmblade length : 42.5 cmhandle length : 14.6 cmscabbard length : 49.5 cm

169.
Barong
Samal tribe, Sulu Archipelago, Southern Philippines. Belonged to
datu nobility and is battle piece. It has a silver ferrule. Pommel
is small and made out of fossil elephant molar (to ward off evil
influences during battle) and thus makes this a rare type of barong.
Date: Late 19th-early 20th Century
Overall: 60cm
Blade: 42.5cm
Hilt: 18cm
Scabbard: none

170.
Barong.
Tausug tribe, Jolo Island, Southern Philippines,
Belonged to datu and is a rare ceremonial type. Damascus steel
blade. Junggayan pommel is kamagong wood with scrolled okir top tail
and beak, and large ivory inlays. Below pommel are three sections of
chased silver divided by three sections of braided silver, with
brass section below. Scabbard is made of brown wood burl.
Date: late 19th-early 20th Century
Overall: 62 cm
Blade: 40.5 cm
Hilt: 21.5 cm
Scabbard: 44 cm
Provenance: Dr. Joseph Link from Buffalo, NY who was a staff
medical officer under General MacArthur in the Philippines died in
1999.

172Mindanao Moro Panabas. Moro Wars turn of the century.
Shows battle damage on the cutting edge and a bullet wound on the
face of the blade. A testimony to the strength of laminated steel.
Rattan wrapping with finer woven rattan bands above; simple carving
at the pommellOverall length: 65 cmBlade length: 29 cm Handle length: 33 cmScabbard length: no scabbard

173Moro Panabas
Part utility, part warfare weapon. This specific type of sword has a
notorious reputation as it was usually used for beheadings. Not sure
the exact origin of this weapon. Original owner metioned Sibugnay
Bay, Zamboanga, but he wasn't too sure about that. Blade is
laminated and heavy; with a diamond shape cross section. Spine's
base closest to the handle is 2.2 cm thick! Handle is rather simple;
wood with brass tacks and low content silver bands.
-Circa 1800's
-overall length : 81.9 cm
-blade length : 49.5 cm
-blade wide point : 12.1 cm
-handle length : 33.0 cm

174.
Panabas
Moro (Maguindanao tribe?), Mindanao Island.Damascus blade in scimitar form, double edged with one edge
having a spine with 15 "X" carved talismans. Narra wood handle has
one half lighter and one half-darker, with 3 white brass bands
separated by black lacquered cord. Scabbard is breakaway style of
plain wood. Belonged to datu entourage and is generally known to be
an executioner's sword. According to Cato, this form of panabas is
relatively scarce.
Period: late 19th Century
Overall: 77.6 cm
Blade: 46 cm
Hilt: 32 cm
Scabbard: 48 cmProvenance:Robert Catoand is pictured in Moro
Swords on page 92, photograph 58, the top blade in the picture.

177.Kampilan
Origin: Mindanao, Philippines
Ethnic Group:
Maranao or MaguindanaoPeriod:
Pre-1900This large kampilan has the typical long blade with straight
edges and terminal “spikes.” This example has a series of brass
inlaid dots along the spine. Etching of the blade shows that the
cutting edge was hardened using differential heat treatment. The
blade shows many edge nicks from combat. The wooden cross guard has
metal rings on one side to protect the hand. The handle is banati
wood wrapped with cord and rattan strips. The pommel is a carved,
forked piece of banati that may be representative of a crocodile’s
jaws or the tail of a swift.
Overall length:
98.5 cm
Blade:
71.8 cm
Hilt:
26.7 cm
Scabbard:
None

178.
Kampilan
Origin: Mindanao, Philippines
Ethnic Group: Maranao or Maguindanao
Period: Mid-19th century
Very old kampilan with heavily age-patinated blade of typical
form, a wooden cross guard, and truncated hilt. The iron guard is
missing although the holes for such a guard are present. The forked
pommel has been cut off, and the cord-wrapped handle has been
mounted upside down compared with the usual orientation (see
Numbers 17, 18, 20)
Overall length: 81.3 cm
Blade: 64.8 cm
Hilt: 16.5 cm
Scabbard: None

179.
Moro Kampilan
Found throughout Mindanao/Sulu. Favored by the Maguidanaon warrior.
The biggest type of sword used by the Moros. This sword has the rare
scabbard with it.
Scabbards on kampilan are rare since it is made to break away in
half,
thereby saving the warrior some time from pulling it out. One just
has to strike the sword (still in its scabbard) and the blade cuts
the binding that hold the two halves together. Horse hair and
handguard restored.Period Circa early 1900'soverall length : 99.1 cmblade length : 73.0 cmhandle length : 26.0 cmscabbard length : 74.9 cm

BANGKUNG

180.
Bangkung
Period: Mid-20th century
Origin: Sulu Archipelago, Philippines
Ethnic Group: Tausug, Yakan, SamalThe bangkung is a rare Moro sword with a klewang style of blade,
being much wider towards the tip than at the hilt. The hilt has a
horse hoof pommel with plaited cord strips over a wooden handle. The
blade is laminated steel and has a hardened edge.
Overall length: 70.5 cm
Blade: 55.3 cm
Hilt: 15.2 cm
Scabbard: 57 cm

187.
Garab/Talibong/Pira
Origin: Leyte and Samar, Philippines
Ethnic Group: Waray, Dios-Dios, PulajanThis sword is characterized by the floral style pommel and was
the favored weapon of the Dios-Dios cult, also known as the
Pulajanes. The blade is deeply curved and the edge is chisel ground,
being beveled on one side and flat on the other. This blade shows
heavy age patination. The hilt is missing its usual plaited rattan
wrapping.Period: Pre-1900
Overall length: 66.0 cm
Blade: 52.3 cm
Hilt: 15.2 cm
Scabbard: None

MANDAYA

188.Rare Mandaya floriform paneled spear head.
This exceptional piece was exhibited at the Pan American Exposition
1904.
A seldom seen spear head of the Mandaya people of East Mindanao made
of finely watered steel ; this piece originally from the collection
of the Philippine Provisional Governor U.S. General Harold
Bandholtz. Probably collected after General Pershing's order # 11 to
disarm the local tribes.
Blade Length: 31.2 cmShaft length: Shafts not included. When mounted this spear is
approximately 274 cm long. Shaft wood is Palma Brava with forged
iron conical cap at the end.

189.Mandaya Knife or Bayadau.
Mandaya tribe, Southeastern Mindanao island. This is a
ceremonial piece belonging to a datu. Silver mounts with swirl
designs. On the back of the banana leaf on the upper right section
is a museum accession number in black: 33-38/70 201.Note: the Mandaya are known for their expert
silver-work.
Period: late 19th Century
Overall: 31 cm
Blade: 19 cm
Hilt: 12 cm
Scabbard: 21.5 cm

194.
Kalinga head axe.
Period: 19th. century.
Luzon island, steel blade and ferrule, wood handle with metal
decorations in wood handle next to the ferrule. this blade has a
long square tapered back spike. It was collected in the 1920's. Overall Length: 51.25 cmBlade size: blade 36.25 long x 9.5 cm wide.

201.
Visayan tenegre
Origin: Panay and Negros, Philippines
Ethnic Group: Various groups
Period:
Pre-1900An older tenegre with simple wooden hilt and guard. The crudely
carved pommel vaguely resembles the outline of the usual deity heads
(see Numbers 43-46). The blade is laminated and the edge is chisel
ground. After etching the blade with weak acid it can be seen that
the edge was hardened by differential heat treatment. The wooden
scabbard is typical of these swords before 1900.
Overall length: 61.0 cm
Blade: 47.0 cm
Hilt: 14.0 cm
Scabbard: 52.0 cm

TENEGRE/BINAGON/SANDUKO

202.
Panay Tenegre
Diety head hilt. Intricately carved. made out of Kamagong (iron
wood). Not much is known about these mysterious hilts; who or what
they represent. The disc guard is made out of carabao, or water
buffalo horn. The blade appears to be monosteel, made from a
raspfile (notice the faint scale-like engravings on theblade).
Typical of Visayan blades, it has a bevelled edge; flat on one side
andchiseled on the other side. Usually denotes if the original owner
is left or right handed. Scabbard style is also typical of Panay/Negros
Islands; leather throat with brass bands.Period: Circa 1800s/early 1900'soverall length : 62.9 cmblade length : 49.5 cmhandle length : 13.3 cmscabbard length : 52.9 cm

206.
Katipunan Luzon Kris
Period:
Circa 1900
Origin:
Luzon, Philippines
Ethnic Group:
TagalogThis sword is a Spanish colonial interpretation of a Moro kris.
The single edged blade is laminated steel (piled rod construction)
which has been forged into nine waves (luk) and ends with a section
of straight blade at the tip. The hilt has a steel S-guard, a steel
ferrule, a horn handle, and a steel end plate over which the full
length tang has been peened.
Overall length:
79.4 cm
Blade:
65.4 cm
Hilt:
14.0 cm
Scabbard:
None

207.
Visayan Sundang
Unknown origin. This specific sword doesn't seem to fit in any
category. the handle is made out of carabao horn, with silver beads
for eyes. It appears to be in the shape of a snake. Even the d-guard
is fashioned with a snake like tip.
The blade is of typical Visayan style with its bevelled edge. The
blade is heavily etched with what appears to be vines. Close to the
tip is a
Christian symbol, reminscent of the Jesuit Order monogram. Could
have belonged to a Christian cult (Pulahans, Puti-ans) that was
prevalent especially in the
Samar/Leyte/Bohol area at the turn of the 20th century. Scabbard is
made out of Kamagong, with excellent wide silver bands etched with
floral designs.Period : Turn of 20th century total length : 56.2 cmblade length : 44.4 cmhandle length : 11.7 cmscabbard length : 47.0 cm

209.Insurrection Katipunan Dagger
Ilokano tribe, Ilocos Norte, Northeastern Luzon Island. At base
of blade there is an engraved triangle with a star at each corner
and a sun with a face in the middle and worn remains of a banner
with “Liberitad” (“Liberty” in Spanish). The triangular device is a
later Katipunan symbol officially used during the Republic of the
Philippines from 1898-1901. On the other side are engraved the words
“Filipinas”, Philippines in Spanish (the country name in use at the
turn of the century), “Ylocos Norte” (the province) and “Laoag” (the
capital of Ilocos Norte). The hilt is made of carabao horn with a
top and bottom ferrule made of bronze.
Note: this is a rarer type of dagger not often seen.
Period: 1898-1901
Overall: 52.5 cm
Blade: 38 cm
Hilt: 14.5 cm
Scabbard: none